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Beading in No Time
by Linda Peterson

Publisher: Cico Books
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781907030260

A piece of unique, hand-made jewelry is always more special than something store-bought – so why not learn how to make your own? This beautifully illustrated book will show you how to work with beads to make bespoke bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings, rings and more, all working with a range of beads and other media such as charms, resin, clay and vintage finds. Clear step-by-step instructions make this book suitable for beginners as well as more experienced jewellery-makers, and there are plenty of ideas and variations to develop and personalize the projects.

Price: £14.99

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Compendium of Beading Techniques
by Jean Power

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day – here are the answers to any beading questions or dilemmas you might have. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work. Techniques are organized in the order you need them when making a project, from using the right tools and materials to troubleshooting, and finishing tips for neat, professional results – or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Whether you're using large glass beads, crystals, or seed bewads, using wirework techniques or stitches, making jewelry as gifts or for profit, this book has all the answers.
Price: £12.99

Mastering Beadwork
by Carol Huber Cypher

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Spiral bound

Are you a new beader seeking solid beading foundations? Or are you an experienced beadworker wanting to refine your skills? Mastering Beadwork is your ultimate resource for beading knowledge - it's a project book plus reference tool wrapped up in one. The 63 projects included here - ranging from bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings to findings, closures, beaded beads, and other beaded objects - teach a single project or technique but are arranged to build skills at any level.
Price: £17.99

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Beading for Beginners
by Lucinda Ganderton

Publisher MQP
Edition Hardcover Spiral

For the ultimate accessory addict, 'Beading for Beginners' is bursting with fresh and inspiring ideas for creating your own colourful, fashionable necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches and even tiaras as well as customised clothing and other accessories. Beginners will find easy-to-follow stringing projects an ideal starting point before they progress to more advanced projects. Three chapters divide projects into making glamorous fashion jewellery, using beads and shells and other found objects from around the world, and designing floral motifs from nature. Bright colourful pages, clear instructions and detailed step-by-step photographs combine to give first time beaders a kick start in the art of accessory making.
Price: £9.99

Creative Beading
by Juju Vail

Publisher Octopus
Edition Paperback

Without expensive tools or special training, anyone can get started right away and quickly begin producing bracelets, necklaces, charms, earrings, brooches and many other exciting jewelry projects. Large, bright diagrams, 150 full color photographs and a wealth of expert tips make following the patterns a breeze. Within minutes, it is possible to begin assembling the Spots and Dots four-strand necklace, the enchanting Fairy Chain bracelet, Silver Seeds leaf and flower charms, or any of the more than 70 projects featured. From choosing beads and strings to designing patterns, the instruction is suitable for all levels of skill, and offers endless hours of relaxing, rewarding fun.

Price: £14.99

The Beader's Handbook
by Hamlyn

Publisher Octopus
Edition Hardback

Provides easy-to-follow guidance for various aspects of working with beads and includes beader's graph paper to make planning your designs easy. This book teaches how to produce beautiful jewellery, needlecrafts, and soft furnishings using both basic and advanced beadwork techniques, all accompanied by 250 step-by-step illustrations.

Price: £16.99

The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques
by Sara Withers & Stephanie Burnham

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Beads have been used for decoration for centuries. Available in a huge array of colours, shapes and sizes, they are beautiful, adaptable, and easy to work with. These practical projects show how you can add detail, texture, colour and originality to garments and accessories by incorporating beads into your knitting, crochet and needlework. Learn traditional and contemporary techniques such as bead weaving, stringing, wirework and strand-knotting, and even find out how to make your own beads.
Price: £12.99

All About Beads
by Barbara Case

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

This book contains over 100 fabulous step-by-step jewellery projects, including necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pins and hair-slides. It takes you from novice to expert, covering all aspects from bead purchase and storage to jewellery making and even display and selling. It features beads and components from worldwide sources in a dazzling variety of styles, colours, sizes and shapes. Easy-to-follow instructions cover a huge range of techniques from simple and traditional to modern and innovative. Extensive suppliers list ensures the reader has the pick of the best beads available.
Price: £12.99

The Beader's Color Palette
by Margie Deeb

Publisher Watson Guptill
Edition Paperback

This book opens the door to worlds of colour inspiration. Gather colours from around the planet to create stunning colour schemes for beaded creations. Gorgeous beaded jewellery illustrating 220 specific palettes for glass and gemstone beads make The Beader’s Color Palette a coffee table book of inspiration for colour lovers working in every medium. Includes detailed instructions for stringing, finishing, looming, and off-loom stitches.
Price: £14.99

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Projects
by Georgene Lockwood

Publisher Alpha
Edition Paperback

String along with 30 fun projects! Featuring step-by-step instructions and 200+ beautiful full-colour photographs, here are complete projects for beginning to intermediate beaders to make for yourselves or give as gifts. Ideas include jewellery- wardrobe accessories and decorative touches for the home as well as wonderful beaded treasures for holidays and weddings. Each project is keyed by skill level and supplies needed and includes several variations.
Price: £13.99

Complete Beading
by Jema Hewitt

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Spiral bound Hardback

If you’d like to sparkle and shimmer, get beading now! Covering all aspects of this increasingly popular craft, Complete Beading will inspire you to start stringing, weaving, and stitching with beads straightaway. Features thirty beading projects for all levels of skill, from the beginner to the more experienced beader. Step-by-step photography and clear captions guide the reader through every part of the project, allowing for success every time.
Price: £18.99

Beautiful Beading
by Sara Withers

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Every facet of beading is covered here. Not only will you showcase the beauty of beads on a wide array of projects, you'll also make some lovely beads of your own. If you decide to use readymade beads, see how to personalize them with papier mache and other decorations. Create an unusual, sophisticated pendant from copper sheet beads, earrings, and for something really dramatic, an aquamarine chip choker can't be beat.
Price: £9.99

A Beader's Reference
by Jane Davis

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

This reference aims to inspire beaders to create beautiful beaded masterpieces or simple embellishments. It contains hundreds of easy-to-follow beading graphs and how-to illustrations as well as three pattern sections, a project section with instructions for 12 projects and a contributing artists' gallery. There are patterns for motifs, centrepieces, borders, cords, fringes and edging.
Price: £14.99

Beaded Jewelry: The Complete Guide
by Susan Ray

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Hardback

Whether you’ve been beading for a lifetime or just a little while, the time-tested techniques in this guide will have you creating fashionable beaded jewellery, at a fraction of boutique prices, in no time. Step-by-step instructions and 150 detailed photos, plus 200+ beauty shots lead you through every aspect of beading, and offer encouragement to delve into beaded jewellery design. A portable package and lay-flat format will allow you to use this book anywhere!
Price: £18.99

Decorative Beads
by Sara Withers

Publisher The Crowood Press
Edition Hardback

It provides a guide for beginners to the long history of beads and an introduction to tools, threads, findings and a wide variety of beads. Through step-by-step photographs the reader will follow projects that teach a comprehensive range of techniques in bead jewellery making; planning and threading necklaces; making earrings; wirework; knotting and beadwork.
Price: £11.99

Make Your Own Jewellery Using Fabric, Embroidery, Beads and Shells
by Ann Kay

Publisher Southwater
Edition Paperback

This fabulous book shows you how to make over 40 wonderful projects that cater to all tastes. Each of the projects is illustrated step-by-step with over 400 colour photos making them very easy to follow. A special techniques and materials section follows, providing plenty of information and tips.
Price: £8.99

Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps and Fringe
by Jean Campbell

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

Learn to bead with ease! With precise instructions, clearly drawn illustrations, and beautiful colour photographs, 'Beaded Cords, Chains, Straps and Fringe' makes learning to bead fun.
Price: £7.99

Decorative Beaded Purses
by Enid Taylor

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

These stunning beaded purses and accessories are eye-catching and original. The delicate designs employ a range of beading techniques and stitches. Clear, fully illustrated step by step instructions show how to achieve perfect results. BESTSELLER!
Price: £12.95

Getting Started: Stringing Beads
by Jean Campbell

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Hardback

Quite simply everything beginners need to know to start making beaded jewelry! This must-have book features more than 100 color photographs and illustrations to walk you through-step-by-step-shopping for beads, basic stringing materials, as well as how to crimp, tie knots, and work with findings. Several stunning projects will get you beading, and a design guide along with dozens of tips will keep your creative juices percolating.
Price: £10.99

Beading Basics
by Carole Rodgers

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

There is everything beaders need to know about this popular craft is in this authoritative and inexpensive resource. Beginning beaders will discover training in basic techniques and simple projects, while experienced beaders will value this book as a trusted refresher guide. With this clear and concise reference, beaders will: master basic beading techniques for creating general home decor accents and jewelry; progress from elementary techniques like basic stringing into more challenging beadwork like netting and potawatamie stitches in the course of reading the book; and learn to create variations of each showcased project.
Price: £15.99

Basic Beadwork for Beginners
Publisher Ondori
Edition Paperback

Basic techniques including clear instructions for making decorative necklaces, bracelets, brooches, rings, Christmas decorations, coin purses, and many other accessories and objects.
Price: £11.99

Easy Beading
Better Homes & Gardens

Publisher
Edition Paperback

Creative ideas for jewellery and wearable beaded projects, as well as soft furnishing items such as beaded pillows, lampshades, tassels, and more; Step-by-step instructions help you create beads from clay, glass, nature, and other sources. Basic techniques, including colour theory and hints to help make beading easy. Useful information on types of beads, threads, wires, findings, clasps, and crimps.
Price: £10.99

Beautiful Beads
by Alexandra Kidd

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

This book contains detailed, step-by-step instructions for over fifty inspirational projects. There is something to suit everyone, from necklaces, chokers and earrings to a camisole, an evening bag, a watchstrap and even Christmas decorations. Each project has a materials list at the beginning to help you organise all the equipment needed to make a piece.
Price: £10.99

The New Beader's Companion
by Judith Durrant & Jean Campbell

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Spiral Bound

Revised edition. The book provides basic step-by-step information on everything you need to know for a lifetime of happy, successful beadwork.
Price: £14.99

Why Not Carry On Beading?
by Daphne J Ashby & Jackie Woolsey

Publisher Ashby & Woolsey
Edition Paperback

This is a follow-on volume to "Why Not Make a Beaded Amulet Purse?" encouraging readers to take their beading further and tackle projects as diverse as purses with matching earrings, a pen holder, Christmas tree decorations, evening bags, a bracelet and a glorious beaded chatelaine. Including instructions for a basic beaded amulet purse, this booklet is suitable for a beginner but will also offer an experienced beadworker new projects.
Price: £6.95

Complete Beading for Beginners
by Karen Rempel

Publisher Harbour
Edition Paperback

This book shows you how to make your own brooches, rings, necklaces, dream catchers, embroidered clothes and your own beads. Well illustrated with easy to follow diagrams it also contains a trouble shooting guide, information on basic tools and materials, and inspirational tips to get you going on your own designs. There are chapters on Stringing, Earrings, Off-Loom Weaving, Loom Weaving, Beaded Rings, Barrettes, Brooches and Wall Hangings, Bead Embroidery, Making Your Own Beads, Planning and Design, Solutions to Common Beading Problems, Basic Knots, Tools & Materials.
Price: £14.99

Why Not Make a Beaded Amulet Purse?
by Daphne J Ashby & Jackie Woolsey

Publisher Ashby & Woolsey
Edition Paperback

This book offers a full description of the simple materials and equipment required for making Beaded Amulet Purses by hand. It contains instructions for making purses, together with the accompanying fringes and necklaces and offers charts for many further designs plus blank grids for creating your own.
Price: £5.95

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